In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that federal workplace anti-discrimination laws cover gay and transgender workers.
The 6-3 ruling brings immediate relief to millions of LGBTQ workers across the country, who can no longer be fired or otherwise punished simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBTQ Discrimination Is Sex Discrimination, Court Says
In its ruling, the court stated that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans workplace discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, and religion, also applies to sexual orientation and gender identity.
